In 2019, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced the Presumptive ADR Program, a statewide initiative in which civil cases would be referred to ADR to resolve matters early and effectively.
Presumptive ADR, a part of our Chief Judge’s Excellence Initiative, is supported by the Chief Judge’s Statewide ADR Advisory Committee, which was established in 2018, and which released an interim report of its findings and recommendations.
Implementation of the Presumptive ADR initiative is overseen by the offices of the Deputy Chief Administrative Judges for Courts inside and outside New York City in collaboration with the Statewide ADR Office and other units within the Office of Court Administration.
Recent Developments
For Court Users
To find a mediator, you may use the Statewide Mediator Directory, which lists mediators who are approved to mediate in trial courts in New York State.
For ADR Neutrals
To assist with onboarding qualified neutrals to serve as mediators for court cases, there is now a Statewide Mediator Application – a single application that mediators can use to apply to join a mediation roster in the trial courts.
For Court Staff
To assist in implementing Presumptive ADR, the Statewide Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution created a central on-line location for court staff to share resources that can be helpful in developing local rules, orders, forms, and tools that can be tailored to the needs of individual courts and case types. Access Sharepoint Site (court staff only).
Links
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March 2, 2021 |
See p. 7 |
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September 29, 2020 |
Online Tools Rolled Out to Facilitate Expanded Use of Mediation to Resolve Civil Disputes |
Press Release |
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February 26, 2020 |
See p. 12 |
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May 14, 2019 |
Court System to Implement Presumptive, Early Alternative Dispute Resolution for Civil Cases |
Press Release |
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April 20, 2018 |
New ADR Initiative Aims to Reduce Case Delays and Enhance Access to Justice |
Press Release |